exaggerated
Americanadjective
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unduly or unrealistically magnified.
to have an exaggerated opinion of oneself.
-
abnormally increased or enlarged.
Other Word Forms
- exaggeratedly adverb
- nonexaggerated adjective
- nonexaggeratedly adverb
- self-exaggerated adjective
- unexaggerated adjective
Etymology
Origin of exaggerated
First recorded in 1545–55; exaggerate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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There’s no question that AI is bringing a massive change to the software industry, but we think the magnitude of fear is exaggerated.
From Barron's
Gaming company Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad promoted the 18-rated video game and was therefore targeted at adult audiences only, who had a higher tolerance for irreverent or exaggerated humour.
From BBC
He shot the ball with exaggerated swagger, false confidence.
From Literature
By avoiding the dramatic lighting and exaggerated special effects often seen in pictures of youth culture, he landed on a distinctive visual style.
From Los Angeles Times
Overall, reports of tech’s death have been greatly exaggerated, and the sector should continue to play a key role in the broader market’s rise this year.
From Barron's
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